That is what it’s all about Ang, Camraderie. Most of these guys would make the TV comedians look bland. I just nose in occasionally to show willing.
Harry - I had hoped to see you all this year, but things haven’t worked to plan. Another month before my pre-op and no idea when the op will be. Looks like a trip to the Toon is a pipe dream as the savings diminish - still - never say never. Jim.
jmc jnr:
That is what it’s all about Ang, Camraderie. Most of these guys would make the TV comedians look bland. I just nose in occasionally to show willing.
Harry - I had hoped to see you all this year, but things haven’t worked to plan. Another month before my pre-op and no idea when the op will be. Looks like a trip to the Toon is a pipe dream as the savings diminish - still - never say never. Jim.
Hiya,
Having a rough old passage at the moment Jim, but you’ve just got to stay positive
and keep telling yourself you’ll beat this, I’ve had a decent nearly eleven years and
gotten over the “C” thingy pretty well after a dollop of chemo and cut open from a
spot high up on my chest to my belly button, at the same time realizing that at the
ripe old age of nearly eighty I won’t go on for ever and regard every day as a bonus,
keep as well as you can Jim and lets hope we meet up one day for a little drink.
thanks harry, long retired.
But as they say best laid plans of mice & men
I think between quite a few of us, we are all suffering one ailment or another. Just keep breathing and as Harry says ‘’ stay positive ‘’.
Cheers Dave.
Live for the day. and NEVER go to bed without a plan of what you are going to do tomorrow.
grumpy old man:
Live for the day. and NEVER go to bed without a plan of what you are going to do tomorrow.
Hiya,
GOM , If I had to make a plan of what I should do tomorrow I’d be be up all night,
writing it down, then I’d be too knackered to do anything on the list, so I’d just
carry on as normal and give my favourite armchair a bit of stick.
thanks harry, long retired.
grumpy old man:
Live for the day. and NEVER go to bed without a plan of what you are going to do tomorrow.
Did go to bed with a plan but that plan has now gone sideways although has been productive in the house this morning
I have 2 tractors and grass cutters that we use to cut the sports field opposite me and I am involved in the upkeep of Thelnetham Windmill, especially the Ruston and Hornsby oil engine, that I got running for the first time in over 30yrs and now about to build a new brick shed round it. The cancer thing has slowed all this down, but getting sad is NOT on the agenda. Sometimes (like when our daughter died in 1989 at 2 weeks old) you let your head drop and questions start popping into your head, but if there is a God, then let him get on with it. Nothing can change that. The world and life are changing at a pace beyond me but it has been good so far and tomorrow is as exciting as when I was travelling globally, facing challenges that a lot of blokes would shrink from, so stay cheerfull. Life is no bed of roses. It is what you make it. Stay firm and enjoy what you have. Jim.
Well said sir.
jmc jnr:
I have 2 tractors and grass cutters that we use to cut the sports field opposite me and I am involved in the upkeep of Thelnetham Windmill, especially the Ruston and Hornsby oil engine, that I got running for the first time in over 30yrs and now about to build a new brick shed round it. The cancer thing has slowed all this down, but getting sad is NOT on the agenda. Sometimes (like when our daughter died in 1989 at 2 weeks old) you let your head drop and questions start popping into your head, but if there is a God, then let him get on with it. Nothing can change that. The world and life are changing at a pace beyond me but it has been good so far and tomorrow is as exciting as when I was travelling globally, facing challenges that a lot of blokes would shrink from, so stay cheerfull. Life is no bed of roses. It is what you make it. Stay firm and enjoy what you have. Jim.
Hiya,
Two tractors Eh’ Jim the best I can boast is two remote controls one for the tele
the other for the radio, and it takes me a while to work out which works which, I
have been known to operate the Hoover and load the dishwasher on occasion I’m
retired you know and should I get caught “working” they may stop my pension I do
tell the missus the same but being a woman she thinks I’m pulling a fast one.
thanks harry, long retired.
Both tractors are owned by the village Harry, and I give my time voluntarily. Same with the Mill - it is on the web at Thelnetham windmill.org - I don’t know how to put the link up. As for remotes - no way can I handle those infernal contraptions. I have a “Smart” phone I bought for the internet in Hospital, but have no idea how the bloody thing works. Electricity is black magic - the gremlins that crawl down copper wires are best left alone. Jim.
harry_gill:
Hiya,
Two tractors Eh’ Jim the best I can boast is two remote controls one for the tele
the other for the radio, and it takes me a while to work out which works which, I
have been known to operate the Hoover and load the dishwasher on occasion I’m
retired you know and should I get caught “working” they may stop my pension I do
tell the missus the same but being a woman she thinks I’m pulling a fast one.
thanks harry, long retired.
Oh god. 
… 
grumpy old man:
harry_gill:
Hiya,
Two tractors Eh’ Jim the best I can boast is two remote controls one for the tele
the other for the radio, and it takes me a while to work out which works which, I
have been known to operate the Hoover and load the dishwasher on occasion I’m
retired you know and should I get caught “working” they may stop my pension I do
tell the missus the same but being a woman she thinks I’m pulling a fast one.
thanks harry, long retired.Oh god.
Harry you must never operate that above equipment or we will have a whip round and buy a Scania 80 tractor unit for you 
harry has obviously forgotten the basics of married life . make a proper ballsup the first time the wife asks you to do " domestic duties " and she will probably call you useless and not ask you again . a few verbal insults is a small price to pay . hoovers , washing machines and the like are works of the devil and should be avoided at any cost . dave
House work is a man job as it involves power tools so must be & a woman would never mix water & electric together it just not right 
As for remotes I don’t have any or need any don’t have a tv radio/cd player does not have 1 so have to use it the old fashioned way of manual entry
Nice try my dear but no coconut. Recently when Mrs GOM had her fall I was promoted to “domestic duties”. It didn’t go well, I am definitely barred from ever going near the washing machine again…“what are you talking about woman? whites and coloureds”.
Oh it didn’t go well at all…so from my point of view…result 
In other news, I’ve recently acquired a bottle of stuff from this team, kilchomandistillery.com/
As you know, I’m an Islay malt man (but actually I’ll sup owt) and I have to say it’s a very decent taste, typically Islay. If you see it give it a try
You guys are lucky that you have a woman to do all these simple tasks for you (though in reality I reckon you all talk in jest, no men are that blooming idle! 
) whereas I have to do the lot! 
I suppose I could do the equivalent of ROF’s overpriced sheeting and roping course and give you all lessons in the operation and maintenance of domestic machinery, it would draw some much needed cash in and perhaps you could even brew up for me while I am educating you? A good idea of mine eh, don’t all arrive at once though?
Pete.
Great idea Pete but I’m a pass. The answer to avoiding housework is to be clarted with oil and grease. No dish washing with black hands. It is true however that on the odd occasion I have to help out cos we didn’t marry till I was 30 and lived on take-aways and alcohol and in those days hoovers crossed the weighbridge at several tons. When I first went far afield I lent my house to a mate. 5 to 8 weeks turned into 6 months and on return the same butter, milk, meat and cheese were in the fridge. You could smell it from the garden, so I started a policy of strict weekly maintenance ( hoover the hallway before going to the pub - that sort of thing with a different task each evening) when home. Jim.
P.S. Going to the pub is great incentive.
Well here is the deterrent gentlemen, a lovely example fitted with a few extra’s!
pete smith:
Well here is the deterrent gentlemen, a lovely example fitted with a few extra’s!
Hiya,
As I turned the page and spotted this heap the missus just asked me what I
fancy for my tea, and the sight of this prompted me to say I’m not hungry.
thanks harry, long retired.